That might stand in the way of its new CEO's push to make Starbucks stores seem like spaces for customers to hang out — or "third places," somewhere they socialize other than work or home.

Outside Starbucks HQ in Seattle. The company’s new CEO, Brian Niccol, officially starts Monday. (GeekWire Photo / Taylor Soper) It’s the first day on the job for new Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol.

Starbucks' new CEO will wield more power than predecessor ... One former colleague says Niccol is well positioned to deal with this challenge, saying he’s very diplomatic and will lend Schultz ...

Starbucks is struggling with its mobile ordering ... leading to declining sales and customer dissatisfaction. The incoming CEO, Brian Niccol, is expected to prioritize fixing these problems ...

He will become Starbucks’ third CEO in less than three years ... in Seattle — it’s little wonder the company faces such challenges. Removing seating at stores and moving to a drive-through ...

Nike Inc., facing one of its roughest patches in decades, withdrew its sales guidance earlier this month ahead of the arrival of new CEO Elliott Hill. Niccol’s predecessor at Starbucks ...

Brian Niccol, CEO of Starbucks, the iconic coffee chain, has announced a series of important changes to its management ...

Starbucks Corp. was downgraded by Jefferies Tuesday, as the analyst firm highlighted a number of hurdles in the path of new CEO Brian Niccol. “While the new CEO suggests necessary strategic ...

Starbucks prices are up more than inflation. It does not have much leverage to get customers back into its stores.

CEO Brian Niccol took over back in September ... flat over a two-year window and puts into context the challenges that Starbucks has been enduring during that time frame. Meanwhile, the $384 ...

Coffeehouse chain, Starbucks Corp. SBUX, is making a case for its resilience amid the slowdown, rising recession risks, and global trade uncertainty. Niccol acknowledged that economic downturns ...